| Film and Philosophy | |
| Cover: | filmphil-24_cover-image.jpg |
| Editor: | Laura T. Di Summa |
| Discipline: | philosophy, film studies |
| Abbreviation: | Film Philos. |
| Publisher: | Philosophy Documentation Center |
| Country: | United States |
| Frequency: | Annual |
| History: | 1994–present |
| Website: | https://www.pdcnet.org/filmphil |
| Link1: | https://www.pdcnet.org/filmphil/toc |
| Link1-Name: | Online access |
| Oclc: | 29296757 |
| Lccn: | sn93004458 |
| Issn: | 1073-0427 |
| Eissn: | 2643-9239 |
Film and Philosophy is a peer-reviewed academic journal that examines films from a philosophical perspective. It was established in 1994 and is sponsored by the Society for the Philosophic Study of the Contemporary Visual Arts.[1] The journal has examined various film genres, including horror and science fiction films, and contributed to feminist philosophy of film.[2] It has also published special issues on ethical issues and existential themes in film, as well as philosophical themes in the films of Woody Allen.[3] For many years the journal was edited by Daniel Shaw at Lock Haven University of Pennsylvania.[4] It is currently edited by Laura T. Di Summa.[5] Publication of the journal is managed on the Society's behalf by the Philosophy Documentation Center.[6]
The journal is indexed in ERIH PLUS,[7] the International Index to Film Periodicals,[8] MLA International Bibliography,[9] The Philosopher's Index, Post Script: Essays in Film and the Humanities, and PhilPapers.